IEEE

Modeling Two-Dimensional Material-Based Photodetectors with Finite-Difference Methods

Abstract: We developed a finite-difference frequency-domain (FDFD) and a finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) drift-diffusion equations solver that takes the multilayered background into account for ...
IEEE

Benchmarking Machine Learning Methods Against Finite Element and Empirical Models for Predicting Solder Joint Characteristic Life

Abstract: Accurate prediction of solder joint characteristic life is crucial for ensuring the reliability of electronic assemblies, especially under severe environmental conditions. This study ...
GeekWire

New tune for Code.org’s Hadi Partovi: CEO of piano education venture with unique method and big ambitions

Hadi Partovi, founder of Code.org and new CEO of Payam Music, speaking at a Microsoft event in July 2025. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) Hadi Partovi helped kids around the world learn to code. Next ...
Nature

Trainable neuromorphic spintronic hardware Via analog finite-difference gradient methods

Spintronic nano-neurons offer a promising route towards energy-efficient, high performance hardware neural networks thanks to their inherent low-input nonlinear dynamics. However, training such ...